Cost of living in Villavicencio, Colombia vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 59% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$17,715 (£3.50) | £10 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$14,191 (£2.81) | £6 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$5,955 (£1.18) | £3.36 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,579 (£0.51) | £1.01 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$4,651 (£0.92) | £2.86 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,276 (£0.45) | £1.28 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,354 (£1.26) | £5.47 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,043 (£0.80) | £1.94 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,609 (£0.32) | £0.85 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,666 (£0.53) | £1.71 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$37,606 (£7) | £8 | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,087 (£0.81) | £1.78 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,398 (£0.47) | £0.90 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 76% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,646,460 (£326) | £1,801 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$657,240 (£130) | £1,197 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$209,503 (£41) | £138 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$885,775 (£175) | £981 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$574,638 (£114) | £609 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$107,185 (£21) | £131 | - 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$64,859 (£13) | £17 | - 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,263,750 (£250) | £331 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$210,321 (£42) | £66 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$15,126 (£2.99) | £5.73 | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$20,611 (£4.08) | £11 | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$144,213 (£29) | £81 | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$118,838 (£24) | £29 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$235,407 (£47) | £67 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$159,545 (£32) | £63 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$62,333,200 (£12,329) | £17,216 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,673 (£0.53) | £1.21 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$91,859 (£18) | £52 | - 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$38,926 (£8) | £13 | - 42% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,344 (£3.23) | £3.90 | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,965 (£2.17) | £7 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$64,408 (£13) | £80 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$11,270 (£2.23) | £3.07 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$7,236 (£1.43) | £1.41 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,256 (£2.42) | £3.30 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,080 (£1.00) | £1.51 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,161 (£0.82) | £1.20 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,176 (£3.20) | £12 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 69% | |||
Entertainment in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 69% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$30,084 (£5.95) | £32 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,359 (£3.63) | £23 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$99,224 (£20) | £89 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$107,674 (£21) | £51 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,280 (£2.82) | £7 | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,542 (£0.90) | £3.62 | - 75% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,499 (£0.69) | £4.40 | - 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,027,430 (£203) | £401 | - 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$151 (£0.03) | £0.17 | - 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$105,834 (£21) | £27 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,347 (£1.26) | £9 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,700 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,047 (COL$10,350,335) in Villavicencio.
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